Academic Reading with Academic Critical Thinking


Book Description

This book offers a coherent strategy (ACT-Active Critical Thinking) for reading academic texts with a critical perspective.




The Active Reader


Book Description

Now in a second edition, The Active Reader offers a practical, integrated treatment of academic reading and writing at the post-secondary level. Thirty-eight thought-provoking essays that highlight a variety of disciplines and rhetorical patterns are accompanied by comprehension and analysisexercises that encourage students to apply critical thinking skills to common assignments. Featuring an abundance of engaging new readings and learning aids throughout, along with an eye-catching redesign, this edition helps students become confident readers and writers.







College Reading with the Active Critical Thinking Method


Book Description

Teaches fundamental and critical reading skills in the context of high-interest readings. For lower level developmental reading courses, Book 1 offers a six-step method for acquiring skills in both critical and study reading.




Critical Thinking for Sports Students


Book Description

A really useful textbook to help undergraduate students construct arguments in their writing, and raise their writing abilities to a higher level. The book also provides useful examples that relates to sports students. - Hassan Khalil, Hertfordshire University "A fantastic text and one we use regularly with undergraduate and postgraduates." - Abbe Brady, Gloucestershire University The capacity to think critically is essential for success in sport courses in higher education. This book provides all those involved in the study of sport with the tools to assess, construct and present arguments and to analyse and evaluate material. The emphasis is on the application of critical thinking – in the form of written arguments, discussion and negotiation. Throughout, the text and examples are presented within the context of sport, helping students to more easily apply their learning to their subject area.







College Reading with the Active Critical Thinking Method


Book Description

Teaches fundamental and critical reading skills in the context of high-interest readings. For lower level developmental reading courses, Book 1 offers a six-step method for acquiring skills in both critical and study reading. This volume also introduces students to identifying points of view, arguments and supporting details, and then evaluating that support.




Thinking Beyond the Content


Book Description

"Aimed at more advanced college or college-bound ESL readers, ... a theme-based text ... designed to challenge its readers to read closely for understanding, but also to go beyond the literal content of a text ..."-- P. [4] of cover.